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30" or 50" table saw?

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#1 ·
I'm ready to replace my Shopsmith with a cabinet table saw. My projects include cabinets, clocks, beds, and anything I'd rather make than buy for the house. I'm not a professional, but after 20 years, I've earned the right to a great saw.

I built a panel saw, and an 80-inch chop saw table. So am I right in thinking that I'll rarely need "50 in to the right of the saw"? Although I do have plenty of shop space, I still would get an extra 20 in of floor space with a 30" table.

Help me make a decision I won't regret.
 
#4 ·
. . . Although I do have plenty of shop space, I still would get an extra 20 in of floor space with a 30" table . . .
Okay, listen to what you just said:
1) I have plenty of floor space.
2) I am considering passing up a 50" top to get 20" of more . . . .FLOOR SPACE! :huh:

Help me make a decision I won't regret.
Okay, listen to what I am gonna say:
1) You have plenty of floor space.
2) You're considering passing up a 50" top to get 20" of . . . .FLOOR SPACE! :eek: :laughing:

Now quit looking at this silly thread and go get that big honking saw. ;)
 
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